Kenya · Archaeology

1-Day Malindi Highlights Tour with Gede Ruins and Vasco da Gama

1 Day Round trip from Malindi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient Gede Ruins hidden in a thick forest
02 See ruined houses, palaces, courtrooms, wells, and a mosque from the 15th Century
03 Visit the Vasco da Gama Pillar and the Portuguese church in Malindi Swahili Town
04 Discover excavated glass, Persian, and porcelain displays at the National Museum
05 See East Africa's largest collection of reptiles at the Snake Farm and birds at Falconry Farm

Explore Malindi's cultural and historical landmarks on this full-day tour, from the ancient Gede Ruins hidden in a thick forest to the Vasco da Gama Pillar placed in 1499. Discover old ruined houses, palaces, courtrooms, wells, and a mosque at Gede, all built with plaster, sand, and coral in the 15th Century. The experience also includes the National Museum, Malindi Swahili Town, the Portuguese church, and the Snake Farm and Falconry Farm for a broader look at the area's heritage and wildlife.

While at the Gede Ruins, you will find old ruined houses, palaces, courtrooms, wells, and a mosque built with plaster, sand, and coral in the 15th Century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Malindi, Watamu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Gede Ruins, Malindi Heritage and Wildlife

Start your tour from your hotel in Malindi/Watamu with a visit to the Gede Ruins, which lie in the southern part of Malindi, nestled in a thick forest.
The Gede Ruins remain a hidden secret. While at the Gede Ruins, you will find old ruined houses, palaces, courtrooms, wells, and a mosque built with plaster, sand, and coral in the 15th Century.
Visit the National Museum, which has displays of excavated glass, Persian, and porcelain.
Thereafter, proceed to Malindi Swahili Town. You will come across the stone known as the Vasco da Gama Pillar, which was placed by Vasco da Gama back in 1499. Here, you will also have a chance to see the Portuguese church next to the pillar.
Visit the Snake Farm, which houses the largest collection of reptiles such as snakes in East Africa. On this day, you will also visit the beautiful Falconry Farm, which is home to a collection of birds such as eagles, falcons, owls, peckers, and many other birds.
This tour will give you the best experience of Malindi culture and history.